Description

Towson University, a welcoming community in Towson, Maryland, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of the counseling center. This is an in-person leadership role.

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The director of the Towson University counseling center serves as the university's strategic leader and subject matter expert on student mental health. Reporting to the assistant vice president for student health and wellbeing (SHAW), the director advances Towson University's commitment to holistic student success through clinical excellence, campus-wide collaboration, and innovative leadership. The director provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of counseling center services to ensure alignment with institutional goals and the mission, vision, and values of both SHAW and Towson University. This role oversees clinical staff and operations, maintains an exemplary training program, and ensures the delivery of accessible, high-quality, and culturally responsive psychological services for TU's diverse student community.

Salary Range: $145,000 to $150,000

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a closely related field.
• Full licensure as a psychologist in Maryland, or able to become licensed in Maryland.
• Progressively responsible clinical counseling experience, including supervisory or administrative roles within a counseling or mental health setting.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and evidence-based counseling practices.
• Strong organizational, fiscal, and operational management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across diverse campus constituencies.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive clinical and organizational practices

Application and Nomination
Towson University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to lead this search. Review of applications will begin February 3, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-university-counseling-center/

• Contact Erin Hall at egh@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the Towson University website at https://www.towson.edu/

Towson University is an equal-opportunity employer.

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